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P195 ROO

1997 Suzuki Baleno

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,578 mi
Last recorded119,578 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Baleno79,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP195 ROO
MakeSuzuki
ModelBaleno
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2019 119,578 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 118,952 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,677 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 112,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2014 108,893 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 106,228 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 103,643 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 101,175 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 101,175 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 98,977 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 96,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 May 2008 94,453 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 94,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 91,685 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Slight damage to front number plate

Fail 5 Jun 2007 91,674 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight damage to front number plate

Pass 23 May 2006 89,426 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Baleno?

Based on 151,824 MOT tests across 19,839 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,268
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
19,839
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,948
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,415
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,883
position lamp(s) not working 2,980
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P195 ROO is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Baleno models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 79,682 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Baleno fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 8,948 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P195 ROO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Baleno typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Baleno is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P195 ROO registered?

P195 ROO is a 1997 Suzuki Baleno, first registered on 14 June 1997.

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